JCCIA Women's Division Scholarship
Direct application
$2,000
Eligibility
Demographics
WomanItalian
Education level
High school
About this scholarship
Illinois graduating high school senior women with at least one parent of Italian descent, a minimum 3.0 GPA, and full-time enrollment at an accredited two- or four-year college or vocational school may apply for the Joint Civic Committee of Italian Americans Women's Division Scholarship.
Several $2,000 awards are given. Recipients must attend the Scholarship Benefit Fashion Show and Dinner to accept the award.
Submit a transcript, two recommendations, ACT or SAT scores, a photo, and an essay on your Italian ancestry and heritage.
The Women's Division supports well-rounded students of Italian heritage who are committed to continuing their education.
Essay question
What else to submit
- Completed and signed application.
- Current official transcript.
- Two letters of recommendation from non-family members.
- ACT or SAT scores.
- Photo.
- Essay describing Italian ancestry and pride in that heritage.
- Completed and signed application with all questions answered
- Copy of current official transcript
- Two letters of recommendation from non-family members addressing motivation, potential, strengths, and personal character
- ACT or SAT scores
- Small photo of yourself
- Resident of Illinois; at least one parent of Italian descent; minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0; graduating high school senior enrolling full-time in an accredited college/university or vocational/technic
- Recipients must attend the Scholarship Benefit Fashion Show and Dinner to accept the award.